Search Results: Titles starting with E from Max Rambod Inc.

E.C.L Adams. Nigger to Nigger. Charles Scribner's Sons: New York, 1928. First edition. Original red cloth covered boards with title in black over stylistic black lightning streak. 5 x 7.75 inches. 270 pages. Adams was a white physician living in central South Carolina who studied and recorded African American communities in the American south. The work is a collection of scenes and poems by various characters based off of real people Adams observed. The text captures African American Vernacular English in the South during the early twentieth century. AAVE's unique grammatical, vocabulary and accent features is an important part of American linguistic study drawing parallels to West African languages and English-based Creole languages. Adams work is unique for the trust its subjects placed in him, providing candid accounts of their fears and struggles that made up their daily experiences. "These stories show the influence of slavery," Adams writes in the foreword. "The dread of the overseer-escapes and… Read More

E.T. The Extra Terrestrial. William Kotzwinkle. G.P Putnam's Sons: New York, 1982. First edition. Blue boards with gold gilt title on spine. Original dust jacket shows the lights of a spaceship beaming through thick cloud cover with the text across bottom "based on the screeplay by Melissa Mathison." Under archival quality mylar cover. Measures 6 x 9 inches. 247 pages. Written to accompany the release of the Spelberg Film the same year. Near fine condition.

ECOS de Nueva York: A Weekly Magazine for the Spanish Speaking People in the United States. Published and edited by Enrique Ungria. New York: ECOS Inc., 1953. Stapled pictorial wrappers with comedian Willie Chevalier on the cover. Measures 8.5" x 11". Full text in Spanish. ECOS was published on a weekly basis for the Spanish speaking US population. Filled with various advertisements, articles, commentary, reviews, and more. Two pagese feature an article titled "ECOS de Broadway", accompanied by photos of prominent figures including Puerto Rican poet and activist, Julia De Burgos, Solly Kann, and Dr. F. Polanco. There are also two pages of a "Galleria de Soldados Hispanos", featuring a gallery of Spanish soldiers an a brief biography of them. There are also several pages dedicated to the ECOS society, highlighting life achievements, birthdays, and more. Also featured are short stories and anecdotes. 1" tear on back cover. An important magazine, in very good condition.

[Mexican American Literature] [Mexican Revolution] PEREZ, Luis. Illustrations by Leo Politi. EL COYOTE THE REBEL: Recollections Of A Reluctant Man Of Action. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1947. First Edition. Orange cloth board with decorated dust jacket. Octavo; 233pp. A soldier at the age of eleven. An honorably discharged veteran at the age of thirteen. A miner, a cotton-picker, a shepherd, and a graduate of Hollywood High. Luis Pérez lived an incredible life and then shaped his story into a vividly realized autobiographical novel. El Coyote, the Rebel tells how the toddler Luis, son of an Aztec mother and a French diplomat father, ended up in the care of an uncle who soon drank away most of the boy's inheritance. Having run away from cruel treatment, Luis by chance came to fight with the rebel armies in the 1910 Mexican Revolution, received the nickname of "El Coyote" for his cunning, and was wounded in combat. Upon being given a discharge and a twenty-dollar bill, he walked across the border… Read More

[Women's Rights] [Photography] Collection of photography from Equal Rights Amendment women's rights movement. Archive includes 10 silver gelatin press release photographs of mainly protests, public speeches, and politicians involved. Most photographs measure 8" x 10". Dates range from 1972-1982. Many with original articles taped en verso. Locations include Seattle, Albany, Houston, and Washington D.C. ERA was formed in 1923 by Alice Paul calling for absolute equality between men and women, but it was not passed through The House of Representatives and Senate until 1972 where it was then sent for further ratification. Photographs from demonstrations show co-ed marches, women holding signs such as "Let the Voter Decide", "ERA Yes". One photograph of a demonstration at Washington D.C. shows thousands of marchers in 1979, awaiting only three more states' endorsement. The article en verso states that only a few days prior, President Carter announced August 26th to be national Women's Equality Day, and… Read More

BROCKOVICH, a low-level secretary rallies over 600 plaintiffs and is helps them win the largest class-action suit in America. Offered here are Julia Roberts Legal PAPERWORK. Lot of two contracts: First contract, 6 pages "Attorney - Client Retainer Agreement (Contingency Fee)...hereby employs and retains Masry & Vititoe...to represent him/her/them in enforcing his/her/their claims for personal injuries and related causes of action against Pacific Gas and Electric Company...". Second contract, 4 pages, "Client's Advisement & Information Consent to Binding Arbitration". Many scenes show her convincing clients to sign up with her firm of Masry & Vititoe, And then in the later part many scenes show her go back to many of them and have each one sign the arbitration contract we are offering here.

Guitarist with the James Gang, and later The Eagles, contributing to many of their greatest works, including "Hotel California." Signed Check, entirely in his own hand, Singed boldly in blue, "Joe Walsh." In excellent condition. A great example of an authentic signature on a check.

[LGBTQ pulp] Clark, Dorene Different. New York: Beacon Books, 1960. First edition mass-market paperback pulp. 160 pages. Measures 4.25" x 7". Dark blue moody cover art by famed pulp artist Bruce Minney features a woman with a towel draped over her shoulder, and another woman sitting down in the center. Tagline reads: "The strange story of two who dared to share everything." Back cover features a blue paint splatter illustration. Plot follows a romantic lesbian relationship between characters Gail Hastings and Angela Winters. Front cover is bright with a barely visible small pen mark at the top, does not affect the image. Name and address of bookstore handwritten on inside of front cover. Overall, in very good condition.

Kwanza. 1969. Two 8.5 x 11" mimeographed sheets stapled together. Document outlines the meaning, symbols, and procedures for the weeklong holiday. Harriet Smith, later known as Sister Makinya Sibeko-Kouate, was a pivotal activist in Oakland in the 1960s, who helped develop and spread Kwanza as an Afrocentric holiday. This early document outlines the foundational and radical roots of this holiday. Only one earlier document mentioning Kwanza is held at any institution in the United States as per OCLC Worldcat. As student body president at Merrit College, Smith organized the first Black Studies programs in the country. During her college years she met Ron Karenga [Maulana Karenga], who had, in the aftermath of the Watts Riots in Los Angeles, drawn up ideas for a new Afrocentric holiday called Kwanzaa; Karenga created this as an alternative holiday for black Americans to learn about and connect with their African cultural heritage. In this document Smith drafted more elaborate and specific guidelines… Read More

[Women's Property Rights] Perry, Sir Thomas Erskine. Pair of Autograph Letters Signed circa 1856 to an unnamed female correspondent about married women's property equality. Totaling 8 handwritten pages, both signed "E Perry," both in good condition with only mild age related toning to paper. Perry, a liberal politician and proponent of women's property rights, actively petitioned in the House of Commons for the extension of legal and financial autonomy to women. In the first 4 page letter, dated 14 March 1856, Perry writes that his female correspondent's "petition in the House was I think well received...get up as many petitions as possible from different places to be presented on or before that day in favor of a change of the law...[and] have it signed by men as well as women." Notably, Perry recognized the need for alliance and collaboration among men and women, and he positioned gender equality as a human rights issue. By the time of his second 4 page letter [n.d., missing the opening pages],… Read More

Early 1800s handwritten arithmetic commonplace book. 36 Handwritten pages, 10" x 8." Includes various introductory math lessons, including Numeration, Multiplication, and other mathematical operations plus several pages of medical family recipes. First page reads: "Teaches to express numbers by words or figures or to read and write any sum or figures. both writing small and large numbers and spelling them out in writen words. " The chapters than teach "Subtractions", "Simple multiplication", "Simple Division", "Addition of numbers of different denomination". Following pages follow the same simple formula, beginning with lesson prompts and then a clear written explanation of the arithmetic operation in plain English, followed by sample exercises using numbers to demonstrate the operation. These are all written in a very neat and legible early 19th century hand. The last few sheets seem to be a different hand and titled "A few receipts of a Family"; "For a Surgery- A child may take half as much .." this… Read More

[Women Education] [Europe] Identification Card for Sophia State Girls' High School (Софийска държавна Дъвиуеска гимназия), 1916. Sophia is the largest and Capital city of Bulgaria. 4.5 x 3.25 in. Original blue cloth folder. Identification photo of teenge girl pasted inside, dated 19.III.1916. Original silver gelatin print, 2.75 x 2 in. This young student wears a dark pinafore uniform and a fashionable hat, and looks confidently out at the viewer. This was mere months after Bulgaria declared entered World War I in October 1915. Normal education was disrupted for most Bulgarian students during the Balkan Wars (1912-1913) and WWI (1915-1918), so this girl was likely very grateful for the opportunity to study. Original education department stamps in blue ink. In very good condition.

[LGBTQ Pulp] Early Lesbian pulp novel with significant action and characters. Flora, Fletcher. Desperate Asylum. 1955, New York: Lion Library. First Edition Early Lesbian Mass Market Paperback. 192 pages. Measures 4.25" x 7". Early Lesbian pulp novel with vibrant cover art by Clark Hulings featuring two women in bright red colors on a sepia toned backdrop, holding one anothers hand. The tagline reads: "A brilliant story of lesbian love." The plot follows Lisa Sheridan as her marriage falls apart as she explores her Lesbian desires and love. Listed in Grier at the "A*" tier, meaning it has both significant Lesbian characters and action, and has some interest beyond the ordinary Lesbian works, making it stand out among other LGBTQ pulp titles. Cover is clean, with one small "S" written in pen that does not affect the image. Textblock is tight. Overall, in very good condition.

[LGBTQ Pulp] Massie, Chris. The Incredible Truth. New York: Berkley Books, 1959. First Berkley Pulp Edition. 190 pages. Measures 4.25" x 6.5" Cover features a vibrant red backdrop as a woman is caressed by a man, while looking on lovingly at another woman. Tagline reads: "A man and two women enter upon an exotic design for living." Plot follows Norman Hereton and his wife Eunice and their relationship that unfolds with Valerie Richardson. One of few lesbian pulp novels to also explore polyamorous relationships. Featured in Grier at the highest tier for having significant lesbian characters and action, and for being an essential part of any lesbian pulp collection. Spine has slight wear from use, but overall, cover is clean and textblock tight. In very good condition.

[LGBTQ pulp] Donisthorpe, G. Sheila. [Pen name for Gladys Millie Leon]. Loveliest of Friends. New York: Berkley Publishing Corp, 1955. First edition mass-market paperback softcover. 128 pages. Measures 4.25" x 6.5". Bright red cover art features two women, one with dark hair sitting on a chair in a black cocktail dress, while a blonde woman stands behind her, looking down lovingly. Tagline reads: "The world condemned their love." When the novel was first published as a hardcover in 1931, it created a sensation in England for its portrayal of lesbian characters in love. About the novel, actor Neil Pearson wrote: "It's probably safe to assume that Loveliest of Friends describes a phase in her personal development." Front cover is bright, with small, fading stamp in the upper corner with the date: "JUN 26, 1956." Textblock is tight and in very good condition.

[LGBTQ Pulp] Lord, Sheldon. (Pen name of Lawrence Block) The Third Way. New York: Beacon Books, 1962. First Edition, cover confirms "Never Before Published". 155 pages. Measures 4.25" x 7". Cover features a vintage drawing of two women, one hides behind a door while a dark haired woman peeks through lovingly. Tagline reads: "They hid their claws under nail polish!". The plot follows Kate Bellose as she finds herself in a lesbian relationship with her boss Liz Bellows. Listed in Grier for having significant lesbian characters and action. Lord is referenced in the book: "Several of his books contain excellent and sympathetic portraits of individual lesbians and all are well written within the paperback genre." Vintage cover is bright, pages are clean. Overall in very good condition.

[LGBTQ] [Pulp] Corgan, Grant. Swing Shift. New York: Midwood Books, 1964. First edition with cover confirming "First Printing Anywhere." 156 pages. Measures 4.25" x 7". Cover features a vibrant, vintage illustration of a woman from behind, while a series of couples are dancing in the dimly lit town drawn in the background. Tagline reads: "It was a sleepy little town by day, but a glittering jewel of corruption by night. Plot follows three women, Chris, Mercy and Lize, who form a romantic lesbian love triangle. One of few novels at the time to delve ionto a polyamorous lesbian relationship. Cover protected by Mylar wrap and textblock is tight. In very good condition.

[LGBTQ pulp] Lesbian pulp novels of the 1960s offered a glimpse into queer culture and served as guides for queer readers who learned the culture, terms, bars and other information from the texts, making them integral for those searching for a Lesbian or queer identity. Lesbian Pulp Archive contains 6 pulp novels from the 1960s, some in this written by women, a rarity at the time as most of the Lesbian pulp novels were written by men under pen names. Many have vintage, noir-inspired cover art with one or two women looking longingly at one another, smoking or posing sensually. All measure about 4.25" x 7" and are between 160 pages and 190 pages. Collection includes: [1] Sprague, W.D. The Lesbian in our Society. New York: Midwood Books, 1962. Presented as a case study of lesbianism just as the culture was emerging. Tagline reads: "Detailed case histories of the third sex." Front cover features a woman in a sensual pose. Introduction reads: "The many case histories cited in detail by W.D. Sprague in… Read More

[LGBTQ Pulp] Gilbert, Norma. Counterfeit Venus. North Hollywood: Brandon House Books, 1967. First edition softcover. 154 pages with advertisements in back. Measures 4.25" x 6.75". Cover features a female impersonator dancing in front of a woman who sits on a couch and stares at her longingly. One of few lesbian pulp novels to also include a transgender character and to discuss the world of female impersonators. Back tagline reads: "When top-star female impersonator Joey Graham plucked her out of a cheap burlesque house, Gayle was sure he was the answer to her prayers for love and success. But as things turned out, Joey was not the man to make any girls dreams come true." Vintage cover art with only minor crease in corner. Textblock is tight and pages are clean. In very good condition.

This is a 1900's Keystone View Company Stereoview of The Village Of Blackfeat Indians Near St. Mary's Lake, Glacier Nat. Park Montana. 7x3.5", sepia toned, on gray mount. Mountain range in background with teepees in foreground. Brief history of the Siksika (Blackfeet) natives on back. Mount and albumen are in excellent condition.